{"id":37453,"date":"2025-09-30T10:22:41","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T10:22:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gumotexboats.com\/us\/?page_id=37453"},"modified":"2025-09-30T10:45:55","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T10:45:55","slug":"from-innova-helios-to-gumotex-solar-same-ride-more-possibilities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gumotexboats.com\/us\/from-innova-helios-to-gumotex-solar-same-ride-more-possibilities\/","title":{"rendered":"From Innova Helios to Gumotex Solar \u2013 same ride, more possibilities"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1289.6px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:15px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:15px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep- sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:50;line-height:1.2;\">From Innova Helios to Gumotex Solar \u2013 same ride, more possibilities<\/h1><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep- sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"awb-gallery-wrapper awb-gallery-wrapper-1 button-span-no\" style=\"--more-btn-alignment:center;\" data-limit=\"2\" data-page=\"1\"><div style=\"margin:-5px;--awb-bordersize:0px;\" class=\"fusion-gallery fusion-gallery-container fusion-grid-3 fusion-columns-total-2 fusion-gallery-layout-grid fusion-gallery-1\"><div style=\"padding:5px;\" class=\"fusion-grid-column fusion-gallery-column fusion-gallery-column-3 hover-type-none\"><div class=\"fusion-gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gumotexboats.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/Solar-1.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"\" title=\"Solar (1)\" aria-label=\"Solar (1)\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-24879\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gumotexboats.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/Solar-1-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gumotexboats.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/Solar-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gumotexboats.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/Solar-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gumotexboats.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/Solar-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gumotexboats.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/Solar-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 2200px) 100vw, (min-width: 824px) 410px, (min-width: 732px) 615px, (min-width: 640px) 732px, \" \/><\/div><\/div><div style=\"padding:5px;\" class=\"fusion-grid-column fusion-gallery-column fusion-gallery-column-3 hover-type-none\"><div class=\"fusion-gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gumotexboats.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/11\/Solar_red_nove-logo-scaled-1.jpg\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1700\" alt=\"\" title=\"Solar_red_nove-logo-scaled\" aria-label=\"Solar_red_nove-logo-scaled\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-35770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gumotexboats.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/11\/Solar_red_nove-logo-scaled-1-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gumotexboats.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/11\/Solar_red_nove-logo-scaled-1-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gumotexboats.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/11\/Solar_red_nove-logo-scaled-1-600x398.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gumotexboats.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/11\/Solar_red_nove-logo-scaled-1-800x531.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gumotexboats.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/11\/Solar_red_nove-logo-scaled-1-1200x797.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/gumotexboats.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/11\/Solar_red_nove-logo-scaled-1.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 2200px) 100vw, (min-width: 824px) 410px, (min-width: 732px) 615px, (min-width: 640px) 732px, \" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p><a class=\"mt-3 button button-gmtx\" href=\"https:\/\/gumotexboats.com\/us\/product\/solar\/\">SHOW GUMOTEX SOLAR<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\">The legendary <strong>Innova Helios<\/strong> is no longer in production \u2013 but there&#8217;s good news. Its natural successor is here: the <strong>GUMOTEX Solar<\/strong>. Built from the same ultra-durable Nitrilon<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Emoji\" title=\":registered:\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNgYAAAAAMAASsJTYQAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" alt=\"\u00ae\ufe0f\" \/> material, Solar takes everything paddlers loved about Helios and adds more comfort, capacity, and versatility.<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--colorDefault TypographyPresentation--h5 TypographyPresentation--fontWeightMedium TypographyPresentation--wrapStylePretty RichText3-header2--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-header2 HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock HighlightSol--core\">Similar Feel, Smarter Design<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"RichTextList-bulleted\">\n<li>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"><strong>Length &amp; handling:<\/strong> Solar is 11.8&#8243; longer but slightly wider, delivering <strong>very similar paddling performance<\/strong> to Helios.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"><strong>Lighter build:<\/strong> At 2.2 lbs less than Helios, Solar is easier to carry and transport.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"><strong>Low wind profile:<\/strong> With a lower deck height (11&#8243; vs. Helios&#8217; 13.8&#8243;), Solar stays <strong>more stable in windy conditions<\/strong>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--colorDefault TypographyPresentation--h5 TypographyPresentation--fontWeightMedium TypographyPresentation--wrapStylePretty RichText3-header2--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-header2 HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock HighlightSol--core\">More Space, More Comfort<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"RichTextList-bulleted\">\n<li>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\">Fits <strong>2 adults + 1 child<\/strong> (Helios could only hold 2 adults).<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\">Features <strong>high-back seats<\/strong> for better support and long-day comfort.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"><strong>Removable &amp; exchangeable seats<\/strong> \u2013 adapt the setup to your needs.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--colorDefault TypographyPresentation--h5 TypographyPresentation--fontWeightMedium TypographyPresentation--wrapStylePretty RichText3-header2--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-header2 HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock HighlightSol--core\">Ready for Bigger Adventures<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"RichTextList-bulleted\">\n<li>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"><strong>Higher load capacity:<\/strong> 595 lbs vs. Helios&#8217; 397 lbs \u2192 perfect for longer trips with more gear.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"><strong>Extended use:<\/strong> While Helios was limited to calm rivers (WW1), Solar is rated up to <strong>WW2 whitewater<\/strong>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\">Optional <strong>front deck<\/strong> upgrade protects against splashing in larger waves \u2192 <a class=\"LinkThemeablePresentation LinkPrimaryPresentation LinkPrimaryPresentation--sentimentSelected PrimaryLink HighlightSol HighlightSol--core HighlightSol--buildingBlock\" href=\"https:\/\/gumotexboats.com\/us\/product\/pridavna-predni-paluba-solar-thaya-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see accessory here<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--colorDefault TypographyPresentation--h5 TypographyPresentation--fontWeightMedium TypographyPresentation--wrapStylePretty RichText3-header2--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-header2 HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock HighlightSol--core\">Built to Last<\/h3>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\">Just like Helios, Solar is made from <strong>Nitrilon<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Emoji\" title=\":registered:\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNgYAAAAAMAASsJTYQAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" alt=\"\u00ae\ufe0f\" \/><\/strong> \u2013 tough, puncture-resistant, and eco-friendly. And with its simple, minimalistic construction, there&#8217;s <strong>nothing complicated to break down<\/strong>.<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--colorDefault TypographyPresentation--h4 TypographyPresentation--fontWeightMedium TypographyPresentation--wrapStylePretty RichText3-header1--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-header1 HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock HighlightSol--core\">Why Solar is the Right Choice<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"RichTextList-bulleted\">\n<li>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\">Same paddling experience you loved with Helios.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\">More comfort and room for your family.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\">Bigger load, bigger trips, more possibilities.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\">Tough, reliable, and easy to maintain.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-37453","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gumotexboats.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/37453","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gumotexboats.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gumotexboats.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gumotexboats.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gumotexboats.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=37453"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/gumotexboats.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/37453\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":37467,"href":"https:\/\/gumotexboats.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/37453\/revisions\/37467"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gumotexboats.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=37453"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}